How to apply for an e-visa for Vietnam?
The Vietnam e-visa is one of the types of visas issued to foreigners by the electronic visa system of the Vietnam Immigration Department. It is quite easy to get in just a few steps and people can do it personally at home.
Just spend 15 minutes in front of your computer and you will get the electronic visa application for Vietnam . But before that, it is recommended to read the article below carefully to know the step by step guide to obtain an e-visa for Vietnam.
1. Everything about the electronic visa for Vietnam
– The electronic visa for Vietnam is at single entry And valid for 30 days , from the planned entry date indicated on the electronic visa. It is not for those who want to stay longer or enter Vietnam more than once.
– Electronic visa holders can stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 30 consecutive days after the initial entry date.
– Once the first 30 days have passed, and a renewal is required, Vietnam e-Visa holders may be considered for granting a new visa if they are invited/guaranteed by an authority/organization/individual in Vietnam in accordance with to the law on the entry of foreigners into Vietnam. , exit from, transit by, residence in Vietnam.
– A separate electronic visa application must be submitted for minors who have their own passport. In case children under the age of 14 are included in their parents’ passport, minors with their own passport must complete a complete Vietnam e-visa application. Minors under the age of 14 and explicitly mentioned on their parents’ passport must be included in their parents’ electronic visa application.
2. Documents required to obtain an e-visa in Vietnam
Before you can get a Vietnam e-visa, you need to prepare the following required documents:
– A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining
– A portrait photo (4x6cm, white background, looking straight without glasses) in .jpg, .jpeg, .gif format
– An electronic copy of the full page of your passport data, including the photo, personal information and ICAO lines
– A valid international credit or debit card
– An email address for support purposes.
3. Conditions for granting an E-visa
– Foreigners outside Vietnam
– Holder of a valid passport, valid for more than 6 months from the intended arrival date
– Not falling under the cases of suspension of entry provided for in Article 21 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.
4. List of countries that have authorized the issuance of an e-visa in Vietnam
Vietnam e-visa is applicable to citizens of 80 countries. If you are in the list below, you can obtain an e-visa.
| No. | Nation | No. | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andorra | 41 | The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| 2 | Argentina | 42 | Malta |
| 3 | Armenia | 43 | Marshall Islands |
| 4 | Australia | 44 | Mexico |
| 5 | Austria | 45 | Federated States of Micronesia |
| 6 | Azerbaijan | 46 | Moldova |
| 7 | Belarus | 47 | Monaco |
| 8 | Belgium | 48 | Mongolia |
| 9 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 49 | Montenegro |
| 10 | Brazil | 50 | Burma |
| 11 | Bruney | 51 | Nauru |
| 12 | Bulgaria | 52 | Netherlands |
| 13 | Canada | 53 | New Zealand |
| 14 | Chile | 54 | Norway |
| 15 | China – Including Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR passport holders – Not applicable to ePassports holders Chinese | 55 | Palau |
| 16 | Colombia | 56 | Panama |
| 17 | Croatia | 57 | Papua New Guinea |
| 18 | Cuba | 58 | Peru |
| 19 | Cyprus | 59 | Philippines |
| 20 | Czech Republic | 60 | Poland |
| 21 | Denmark | 61 | Portugal |
| 22 | Estonia | 62 | Qatar |
| 23 | Fiji | 63 | Romania |
| 24 | Finland | 64 | Russia |
| 25 | France | 65 | Samoa |
| 26 | Georgia | 66 | San Marino |
| 27 | Germany | 67 | Serbia |
| 28 | Greece | 68 | Slovakia |
| 29 | Hungary | 69 | Slovenia |
| 30 | Iceland | 70 | Solomon Islands |
| 31 | India | 71 | Spain |
| 32 | Ireland | 72 | Sweden |
| 33 | Italy | 73 | Swiss |
| 34 | Japan | 74 | East Timor |
| 35 | Kazakhstan | 75 | United Arab Emirates |
| 36 | SOUTH KOREA) | 76 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 37 | Latvia | 77 | the united states of america |
| 38 | Liechtenstein | 78 | Uruguay |
| 39 | Lithuania | 79 | Vanuatu |
| 40 | Luxembourg | 80 | Venezuela |
5. Ports/airports for foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam via E-visa
E-visa holders can enter and exit Vietnam through any checkpoint in 33 international checkpoints as below:
| Airports | Borders | ||
| 1 | Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong) | 18 | Bo Y land port |
| 2 | Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa) | 19 | Cha Lo Land Port |
| 3 | Can Tho International Airport | 20 | Cau Treo Land Port |
| 4 | Da Nang International Airport | 21 | Huu Nghi Land Port |
| 5 | Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi) | 22 | Ha Tien Land Port |
| 6 | Phu Bai International Airport | 23 | Lao Bao land port |
| 7 | Phu Quoc International Airport | 24 | Lao Cai Land Port |
| 8 | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | 25 | Port of La Lay |
Ports | 26 | Moc Bai Land Port | |
| 9 | Chan May Seaport | 27 | Mong Cai Land Port |
| 10 | Da Nang Seaport | 28 | Nam Can Land Port |
| 11 | Duong Dong Port | 29 | Na Meo Land Port |
| 12 | Hon Gai Harbor | 30 | Song Tien Land Port |
| 13 | Haiphong Seaport | 31 | Tinh Bien Land Port |
| 14 | Nha Trang seaport | 32 | Tay Trang Land Port |
| 15 | Quy Nhon seaport | 33 | Xa Mat Landport |
| 16 | Seaport of Ho Chi Minh City |
6. Step-by-step guide to obtaining an e-visa for Vietnam
It is quite easy to obtain a Vietnam e-visa through an electronic system as long as you are eligible to obtain a Vietnam e-visa based on the conditions mentioned.
Step 1: Open the official Vietnam visa application website.
Visit this link: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
This is for foreigners outside Vietnam who personally apply for an e-visa. The page appears with 3 steps for your Vietnam e-visa application. Simply confirm at the bottom and click Next.
Note: Many agents offer e-visa services, but you must do it yourself to ensure your personal information and avoid additional service fees.
Step 2: Fill in the required information
– Upload your portrait photo and the full image of your passport data page that you have already prepared. Make sure all photos are clear enough to see.
– Provide personal information as instructed:
+ Basic information : Full name, date of birth, current nationality, nationality at birth, gender;
+ Other info : Religion, occupation, permanent residential address, telephone number, email address;
+ Passport Info : Passport number, passport type, expiry date*;
+ Travel information : Expected date of entry into Vietnam, number of days you plan to stay in Vietnam (up to 30), purpose of entry, intended temporary residence address in Vietnam, e-visa validity dates* (default , 30 days from your entry date), entry and exit checkpoints.
– Check the box “I assure that I have faithfully declared all relevant details” and enter the Captcha.
– Finally, click on the “Review your application” button to double-check all the details. If you need to make changes, click “Back”.
Note: At this point, a registration code is created and it remains unchanged when you go back and edit your request. The registration code must be registered in order to verify and print the e-visa.
Step 3: Submit and Make Payment
– A summary of your order will appear then click on “I accept” and “Pay electronic visa fees” to continue payment.
– Choose one of the 4 payment methods listed on the Payment Gate page. You can use credit cards or debit cards.
– Provide the required information and click “Pay” to complete the procedure.
– The current e-visa fee is $25 per person and there will be another $1 for processing fees. Please note that the fee will not be refunded if the applicant is refused an e-visa.
Step 4: Confirmation of successful e-visa application
If the payment is successful, you will be redirected to a confirmation page. You will need to wait 3 full business days for your visa to be released. It sometimes takes longer due to large number of applicants or public holidays.
Step 5: Track your Vietnam e-visa status: Check the result
You can check your E-visa result in the E-visa search menu . You must provide the required information including your registration code, registered email address and date of birth.
Note: No emails will be sent regarding the e-visa result.
Step 6: Print your Vietnam e-visa
After being approved for the e-visa, the application status is “Visa Granted” with a link to download. You need to print 2 copies of the Vietnam e-visa for security reasons when traveling. If your visa is still not available after 3 business days, or you need urgent assistance, please contact Vietnam e-Visa Support on this page .
